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(a)  The Department may establish [group day] CHILD care
centers for the children of State employees in State-occupied
buildings in the manner provided in this section.

(b)  Before the State acquires or constructs an office
building that accommodates 700 or more employees, the Department
of [Health and Mental Hygiene] HUMAN RESOURCES shall:

(1)  Survey the employees who will be assigned to the
building regarding the employees' child care needs;

(2)  Determine whether child care services for more
than 29 children are needed; and

(3)  If sufficient need is demonstrated, determine how
much space is required and request that the Department of General
Services designate the required amount of space within the
building or acquire the designated amount of space within a
nearby building for a [group day] CHILD care center.

(c)  The occupying agency shall notify the employee
occupants of the availability of space for a [group day] CHILD
care center at least 180 days before the projected date of
occupancy.

[14-119.] 5-588.

(a)  The Department of [Human Resources] HEALTH AND MENTAL
HYGIENE and the Department of General Services shall cooperate
with and assist the Department in carrying out the purposes of
this Part [II] VIII of this subtitle.

(b)  The Department shall:

(1) Provide the guidance and means for establishing
[group day] CHILD care centers for the children of State
employees in State-occupied buildings or nearby buildings in
accordance with this Part [II] VIII of this subtitle;

[(2) Provide for licensing of group day CHILD care
centers for children of State employees;]

[(3)](2) Ensure that space designated within a
State-occupied building or nearby buildings for a [group day]
CHILD care center complies with the prevailing local and State
safety building codes for [group day] CHILD care centers;

[(4)](3) Apply the regulations adopted under
[this title] PART VII for [group day] CHILD care centers; and

(5) Contract for [day] CHILD care services in the
space provided. Contract providers must provide proof of
financial responsibility.

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